Paying to sponsor a trade show is not a silver bullet technique for driving positive ROI from such events. Simply attending the event isn’t enough either. Trade shows are expensive. Although trade shows can be great for training and educating team members, their marketing ROI can be questionable....
See what we’ve done here by linking our article to Pokémon GO? We’re tying our marketing insights to a relevant trend. Newsjacking such as this can work — when it’s done well. Learn more about this and four other marketing insights gained from the augmented reality game phenomenon. #1 Relevancy...
75 percent of users admit to making judgments about a company’s credibility based on their website’s design. – Stanford University Increasing revenue is a big goal for businesses of any size. A survey, State of Small Business Report, of 1,100 small businesses found the top strategy for achieving...
Inbound marketing is a powerful and effective methodology for B2B, B2C and nonprofits alike. The most recent State of Inbound study from HubSpot found respondents prioritizing inbound over outbound at a 3:1 ratio — no matter the audience. So, what are some inbound marketing best practices? Develop...
Marketing certifications are meant to give the recipient deeper subject knowledge and enhanced credibility. But, with so many options available, how can inbound marketers select the one that will best help? This survey of useful marketing certifications is a starting point. As Uber's Chris Messina...
What is the size of the saas market? Forecasts vary in estimating software-as-a-service (SaaS) market size, but there is consensus the market is poised to expand. The growth is due to organizations of all sizes becoming comfortable with cloud software offerings to add to, or at the expense of,...
IT service companies are increasingly focused on touting the solutions they offer in a myriad of industry segments. The CMOs at those same companies, though, are focused heavily on the marketing solution to generate more leads and customer conversions. As the IT service company seeks to stand out...
B2B digital marketing faces unique challenges. For one, the B2B buying lifecycle is often slow since a purchase decision typically requires buy-in from many other business decision makers. Better achieve success, no matter the pace of the purchaser’s journey, by employing creativity, skill, and...
Voice over internet protocol (VoIP) technology is allowing operators to provide cheaper communication services to an ever-expanding global consumer base. With VoIP systems, voice signals are converted into digital signals carried over the IP-based network. Businesses, regardless of size, can...
Customer Relationship Management, Digital Marketing & Delight The last stage of the inbound marketing cycle often gets the least attention. Delighting existing customers and boosting their loyalty to turn them into brand evangelists is almost an afterthought in customer relationship management....